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Rules on board runways?

Unread postby skyshark177 » Mon May 09, 2005 8:35 am

What are the rules on using a board runway in high school?

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Unread postby Texasvaulter07 » Mon May 09, 2005 8:45 am

Im not sure on the actual rules but it seems like you would want a runway like material like a roll out runway or even an old conveyer belt

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Unread postby skyshark177 » Mon May 09, 2005 8:53 am

Right, like the ones they jump on at Reno. I'm asking is it legal in HS. Will a record broken be honored if it was jumped on a board runway.

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Unread postby ryansanta » Mon May 09, 2005 10:50 am

Get permission from the Spree yet? And how did the video look from Sat. ?

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Unread postby skyshark177 » Mon May 09, 2005 10:56 am

I'm going to call them tonight, I had to wait until they had they're monthly meeting. They would love to have us there. I just have to make sure we have insurence for it.

I have my laptop today, so you can look at your jumps today at practice.

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elevated runway

Unread postby yeehahpv » Mon May 09, 2005 11:35 am

In Texas it is not legal for records but since everybody has the same advantage it is legal for meets.

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Unread postby CHC04Vault » Mon May 09, 2005 12:58 pm

may i ask what a board runway is???
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Unread postby skyshark177 » Mon May 09, 2005 1:06 pm

A board runway is built with usually wood. It's raised up about a foot off the ground along with the pitt and it uses a role out runway on top. They are mainly used at Street Vaults and indoor meets. "Reno Pole Vault Summit"

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Unread postby CHC04Vault » Mon May 09, 2005 1:32 pm

so how would they be illegal for records, it dosnt seem like leverage would be diffrent.
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Unread postby skyshark177 » Mon May 09, 2005 2:03 pm

Some say it gives an unfair advantage because the runway has a spring to it while you are running and on your take-off.

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Unread postby Texasvaulter07 » Mon May 09, 2005 4:43 pm

CHC04Vault wrote:so how would they be illegal for records, it dosnt seem like leverage would be diffrent.


You can run faster on a harder surface than a softer one
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Unread postby CrossBarHOpper » Mon May 09, 2005 8:12 pm

Texasvaulter07 wrote:
CHC04Vault wrote:so how would they be illegal for records, it dosnt seem like leverage would be diffrent.


You can run faster on a harder surface than a softer one
,Tex

agreed that why i love our conveyour belt
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